Gene Summers (born 1939 in Dallas, Texas) is a rock/rockabilly singer and e… Read Full Bio ↴Gene Summers (born 1939 in Dallas, Texas) is a rock/rockabilly singer and entertainer. Some of his classic recordings include "School of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", and "Twixteen". Summers was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005. He still performs worldwide and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist in 2008 with the release of Reminisce Cafe.

Summers graduated from Duncanville High School in 1957 and attended Arlington State College, now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. That same year, he formed the rockabilly band The Rebels and performed on Joe Bill's Country Picnic on KRLD, where they were spotted by songwriter Jed Tarver. This led to the band being signed by newly-found Jan Records. Their first record was released on February 1, 1958, under the name of Gene Summers & His Rebels.

Partial Discography

Rock 'n Roll Volume 2. 1973, Holland
The Southern Cat Rocks On 1975, Switzerland
Mister Rock and Roll 1977, Switzerland
Rock a Boogie Shake 1980, Sweden
Early Rocking Recordings 1981, Holland
Texas Rock and Roll 1981, France
Gene Summers In Nashville 1981, France
Dance Dance Dance 1981, UK
Rock 'n Roll Tour - "Live" In Scandinavia 1983, Sweden
School Of Rock 'n Roll (album) 1993, Holland
Sounds Like Elvis CD 1996 (compilation), USA
The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll 1997, USA
Rockaboogie Shake 1999, UK
Do Right Daddy 2004, Sweden
Reminisce Cafe 2008, USA
Taboo! 2011, USA
Gotta Lotta That: The Essential Gene Summers 2012, USA

School Of Rock 'n Roll
Gene Summers Lyrics

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(1) Well, the School Of Rock 'n Roll holds
session all year long
Well, the School Of Rock 'n Roll is where
you learn to move your bones
Well, the School of Rock 'n Roll is where
I long to go.

(2) Now the teacher she don't even use no chalk

No, 'cause man alive she don't pretend to
make a mark
'Cause at this here school all you learn to
do is rock.

(Cho)Well, they rock on the blackboard, rock on
the desk
The rockin' homework is what they love best
The school Of Rock 'n Roll holds session all
year long
Yeah, the School Of Rock 'n Roll is where I
Long to go!

(repeat chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gene Summers's song "School of Rock 'N Roll" describe an institution where students can hone their skills as dancers and rock and roll enthusiasts. The school operates year-round, and it is a place where you learn to move your bones. The teacher has a unique method of instruction and does not use any chalk because students learn to dance and rock and roll instead of just listening to lectures. At this school, students rock on the blackboard and the desk, and the homework they love best is rockin'. The song's chorus repeats the school's name and talks about longing to attend it. In essence, the "School of Rock 'N Roll" is a place where one can learn and appreciate the art of rock and roll, both as a form of dance and music.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, the School Of Rock 'n Roll holds session all year long
The School of Rock 'n Roll is open for learning throughout the entire year.

Well, the School Of Rock 'n Roll is where you learn to move your bones
The School of Rock 'n Roll teaches students how to dance energetically.

Well, the School of Rock 'n Roll is where I long to go.
The singer desires to attend the School of Rock 'n Roll.

Now the teacher she don't even use no chalk
The teacher at the School of Rock 'n Roll doesn't use chalk when teaching.

No, 'cause man alive she don't pretend to make a mark
The teacher doesn't bother making marks or notes on the board, she just teaches through action.

'Cause at this here school all you learn to do is rock.
This school is solely for learning how to rock out and play music.

Well, they rock on the blackboard, rock on the desk
The students at the School of Rock 'n Roll rock out even on unconventional surfaces such as the blackboard and desk.

The rockin' homework is what they love best
The students love doing their homework assignments related to rock music.

The School Of Rock 'n Roll holds session all year long
The School of Rock 'n Roll is open for learning throughout the entire year.

Yeah, the School Of Rock 'n Roll is where I Long to go!
The singer continues to express his desire to attend the School of Rock 'n Roll.

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